Star Psystar Emerges from Chapter 11, Launches New Mac Clone
Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 2nd Jul 2009 20:54 UTC, submitted by Adurbe
Hardware, Embedded Systems Well, it really seems as if Psystar is committed to continue its business, no matter what. The company entered chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May, and many wondered if this meant the end of the clone maker and the legal case between Apple and Psystar. Well, today the clone maker announced that it is emerging from chapter 11, and while they're at it, they also introduce a new "Mac".
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RE[7]: Psystar...
by Bobthearch on Fri 3rd Jul 2009 05:54 UTC in reply to "RE[6]: Psystar..."
Bobthearch
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Apple does sell OSX, with the intention of the OS to be installed on Apple products. I have to admit ignorance on this subject as I am not an Apple user, but as far as I know Apple does not seem to require any ties to the hardware when installing OSX. Would it be reasonable to ask then why Apple does not require a hardware product serial number to be entered when installing the OS?


It's obvious that Apple sells the stand-alone copies of OSX with the intent that they are to be installed on Apple computers. But intent is not legally binding.

There are some minor protections that have to be overcome to install OSX on non-Apple computers. But there are several common workarounds, at least three commercial efforts including Pystar.

But as long as the workarounds aren't used for making illegal copies or other copyright violations, then there's nothing wrong with it.

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